SCIENCE LAB
course overview
Mondays & Wednesdays
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
February 3 – May 29, 2025
$550 (includes all supplies)
Suitable for scholars between 8 and 13 years old (grades 3 through 8) with the ability to listen and follow instructions.
This course provides hands-on, inquiry-based learning in various scientific disciplines. Each session will allow students to explore, hypothesize, experiment, and analyze in a supportive environment guided by our expert facilitators.
Scholars will apply the scientific method in various experiments, learn about basic principles in chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science, and develop analysis skills while engaging in teamwork and critical thinking through group experiments.
- Weeks 1 & 2: Introduction to Scientific Inquiry & Chemistry Basics
- Safety in the Lab, Introduction to Scientific Method
- Properties of Matter – Solids, Liquids, and Gases
- Simple Chemical Reactions – Acids, Bases, and pH
- Exploring Density and Buoyancy
- Weeks 3 & 4: Biology & Ecology
- Introduction to Cells and Microscopes
- Plant Biology and Photosynthesis
- Animal Classification and Adaptations
- Ecosystems and Food Webs
- Weeks 5 & 6: Physics in Everyday Life
- Basics of Forces and Motion
- Gravity, Friction, and Energy
- Simple Machines – Levers, Pulleys, and Inclines
- Sound Waves and Light Exploration
- Weeks 7 & 8: Earth Science and Environmental Awareness
- Rock Cycle and Types of Rocks
- Weather Patterns and Climate Change
- Water Cycle and Conservation
- Human Impact on the Environment
MEET THE
facilitator
About Me
My name is Susan Foo. I’m a passionate and dedicated early years teacher. I believe that every child has the potential to learn and grow. I’m a passionate and dedicated early years teacher. I believe that every child has the potential to learn and grow.
Qualifications
⇒ Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Education
⇒ Early Childhood Certification
⇒ Child development, classroom management, and curriculum professional development courses
Favorites
♥ cats ♥ crocheting
♥ the color pink ♥ reading
Fun Fact
I love to go snorkeling and have swam with whale sharks!
+225-THE-LOFT
susan@thelearningloft.us